Urak_Valley

Urak Valley

Urak Valley

Valley in Balochistan, Pakistan

Urak Valley, also known as the Hanna Urak Valley, is a valley surrounded by mountains in the Quetta District of Balochistan Province, in western Pakistan. It is located near Hana Lake, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Quetta city.[1][2][3] A small waterfall at its end marks entrance to the adjacent Wali Tangi Dam.

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Urak Valley has a population of 24000, and is the ancestral home of the Kakar tribe of Pashtuns.[4] Agriculture in the valley includes growing apple trees of good quality and a few other fruits.[5]

Tourism

The valley is the most visited tourist destination in Balochistan; and also the only spot in the province to have received average daily visits of 15,000 and 20,000 tourists from all over Pakistan.[6]

Young girl playing with a snowman in Urak Valley

See also

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References

  1. [1]
    "Urak Valley on map". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  2. [2]
    APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. [3]
    "Distance from Quetta and surrounded by mountains". www.merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. [4]
    APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  5. [5]
    "Population and Agriculture". pakistantourism.net. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  6. [6]
    APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.


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